The Most Dangerous Intersections in San Antonio, Texas, and What Injury Victims Should Know

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If you drive regularly in San Antonio, you know how risky the city’s roads can be for accidents. Nearly 40,000 collisions occurred in 2024 alone, leaving 170 people dead and another 686 severely injured. Many of those accidents occurred at intersections where heavy traffic congestion, complex traffic patterns, and other factors create unusually dangerous conditions for motorists.

The San Antonio car accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw work with victims injured in these crashes. We have compiled a list of the most dangerous intersections in San Antonio and guidelines on what to do if you are involved in a crash at one of them. Victims can also call our team 24/7 at 1-800-862-1260 or contact us online to get a free case review from one of our English- or Spanish-speaking professionals.

Ask any San Antonio resident what the most dangerous road in the city might be, and they will likely say Interstate 35. There is no doubt this thoroughfare is hazardous, particularly at its busy intersections with McCullough Avenue and Loop 410 Northeast. However, other potentially deadly crossroads lurk beyond I-35, including:

• Loop 1604 and San Pedro Avenue
• I-10 and Wurzbach Road
• Culebra Road and Loop 1604
• SH-151 and West Military Drive
• Loop 1604 and I-10 West
• Loop 410 and Marbach Road
• Ingram Road and Loop 410
• Military Drive and McCullough Avenue
• Hilton and San Pedro
• Loop 1604 and Culebra Road

These areas feature heavy traffic volume, higher speeds, and frequent lane changes. The well-traveled areas are also known for frequent construction zones. Common causes of intersection crashes include:

• Driving while distracted
• Speeding and tailgating
• Making unsafe lane changes
• Running stop signs or red lights
• Failing to yield right of way

Defensive driving goes a long way toward preventing accidents, but even the most cautious drivers may occasionally find themselves victims of a crash. When an accident occurs, these steps can help your lawyer protect your rights and maximize your compensation from the at-fault parties:

• Seek medical attention immediately
• Report the accident to police
• Document the crash site with photos and videos
• Gather eyewitness contact information

Texas law requires motorists involved in a crash to contact police at the scene if there are injuries or significant vehicle damage. Contacting a Texas car accident lawyer as soon as possible is also critical to building a strong personal injury claim and ensuring you get all the compensation you deserve.

The process after an accident may seem straightforward, and you may wonder if you really need legal representation to file your injury claim. However, an experienced attorney in your corner ensures you hold all responsible parties accountable for your injuries. Your legal team also protects you from unscrupulous insurance adjusters who are more interested in saving their company money than giving you a fair settlement.

Your lawyer will immediately launch an investigation of your accident to determine why it happened and who was responsible. Intersection accidents can be complex and involve multiple parties. Your legal team will identify all the parties that contributed to your crash so you can hold all of them liable under Texas’s proportionate responsibility rule.

Your attorney will also negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance providers for the at-fault parties. If you cannot settle, your legal team will file a personal injury lawsuit and take the responsible parties to court to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

An intersection accident is a traumatic event that often leaves victims hurting and feeling helpless. That is the time to seek expert legal guidance from Carabin Shaw. Our top Texas attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. You can even read our law firm’s client reviews to see how we’ve come through for other accident victims like you. Our team is available for you now at 1-800-862-1260, or you can contact us online.

For more information:

• Crashes and Injuries Cities and Towns
• Transportation Code Chapter 550
• Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33